Little appreciation, enthusiasm

[YuengLinger]

Rumors of the latest version of a Canon 50mm have me wondering what is happening here at CR among Canon customers. When I joined several years ago, the release of a new lens, say the long anticipated ef 24-70mm 2.8 L II, would prompt frequent sharing of sample images.

What surprises me of late is not Canon's choice of release, but the complete lack of enthusiasm shown here once something is released.

The stunning recent example is the ef 35mm 1.4 L II. Months (if not years) of whining, pleading, demanding a version II of the 35mm L, and now it has been out for, what, almost 8 months, and we have one thread to showcase it here on CR, and that thread has one person's posts?

Forum members here seem to think that Canon pays attention to demands, yet there is little evidence that CR members, of late, buy or use new stuff, or appreciate it if they do.

Another example of a lens, a zoom, that generated pages and pages of speculative anxiety was the ef 100-400mm II, yet the most recent post in that lens images forum is...December.

Question: What holds you back from sharing image? Did you not buy the lenses? Are you concerned about privacy or copyright?

Personally, I like using a "pen name" on forums, and I do worry about loss of privacy if I post images with a watermark or other easy identifiers...And I do think concern about privacy has increased of late.

But, as is the case with the new 35mm, if I can't find many sample images, deciding to sell a Sigma to "upgrade" to a Canon just doesn't happen.

Speculation welcome!

 

[Don Haines]

Another example of a lens, a zoom, that generated pages and pages of speculative anxiety was the ef 100-400mm II, yet the most recent post in that lens images forum is...December.

Question: What holds you back from sharing image? Did you not buy the lenses? Are you concerned about privacy or copyright?

Speculation welcome!

I see lots of shots with that lens in the bird portraits and BIF threads....

 

[Besisika]

I think, the enthusiasm depends on the subject as well. Wait until the 1DX II comes out, or the new 5D for that matter.
The nifty 50 has never nifty for me so I have 0 interest in it. 24-70 does the job anytime.

 

[unfocused]

It's possible that with the huge number of photo sharing sites now available, people who want to share their pictures just have better options to choose from. I'm drawn to this site for the rumors, gear debates and entertainment value. I've never seen the appeal of posting pictures on a site like this. I share my pictures with clients, family and friends. But that may just be me.

 

[Random Orbits]

Privacy issues. Not a pro, so most of my images have my kids or the kids of friends as subjects.

 

[J.R.]

Privacy issues. Not a pro, so most of my images have my kids or the kids of friends as subjects.

Same here for me. 85% of the photos I take are of my two daughters aged 12 and 9 and I'm not comfortable posting them here.

 

[axtstern]

To be honest I saw a lot of low punches recently in the 135 L thread.
Kind of discouring me to share what I hold precious

 

[j-nord]

I'm new, I don't know what it used to be like on here. Also, I haven't ventured outside the Rumors for bodies/lenses or the gear talk for bodies/lenses. I guess thus far I'm more interested in the rumors (what brought me here in the first place). One reason I'd be hesitant to post because I'm not a pro and I feel like a lot of people on here are. I shoot more casually rather than setting up to get the perfect image. I'm also not sure anyone here would care. I am, however, active on Flickr so I guess thats where I go to view/share. If you do want to see my flickr photostream, here it is... https://www.flickr.com/photos/jnordgaard/

 

[YuengLinger]

I appreciate responses. I wondered if I were the only one concerned about privacy. Maybe I'm too worried about it, but we do have one kid and another soon to be released.

As for those who are concerned about posting because of photo skills, I think, if you look at what does get posted, you'd see a wide range of subjects and quality.

I promise, if a new 50L is ever released, to post at least ten shots! My dream lens, a sharp 50L that focuses at least as accurately as the 85L, and a little faster.

 

[Pookie]

I actually do the opposite of most here. I don't post client work because of privacy issues... it's a key selling point for my client list. I don't post "your" wedding images or "your" family images, EVER. For corporate work there are very specific contractual requirements prohibiting publishing of contracted images. I think you would have to look very hard to find my commercial site as it is not linked in any way to the sites you do see.

All images shown here on this forum or others is only from my personal portfolio. Either Flickr or my personal website. Some of which has some client work that is TF and agreed upon. Besides, those are the fun images where I get to do what I want not what a client wants. Paid work is rarely seen here, I think I posted one image of a billboard from a client and that was only because it was public. That was in the "85L rocks thread".

As far as my own family I have no problem posting images of my son or my wife. Then again I only show a very small fraction of those images deemed appropriate for public consumption.

 

[NancyP]

I am just an ordinary amateur.

 

[Deleted member 7828]

One reason I'd be hesitant to post because I'm not a pro and I feel like a lot of people on here are. I shoot more casually rather than setting up to get the perfect image. I'm also not sure anyone here would care.

Took the words right out of my mouth, read my mind, etc.!

 

[j-nord]

In light of this thread I just posted a bunch of images in the galleries sections (figured out how to embed from my flickr making it a lot easier).

I've rotated a number of lenses in the last 2 years so I'll have to find some of my best examples of each to post in the lens specific threads, I think this is what the OP is primarily looking for???

 

[Larsskv]

As far as I'm concerned, I think that part of the problem is that the file size limitation makes it a bit cumbersome to demonstrate the quality of lets say the 35LII on a 5Ds.

Another point is that reviews such as TDP and Dustin Abbots are better than what I would do. Trying to make similar quality opinions and views would take great effort.

At last I want to mention that I don't want to post my best images, at least not with good quality, because I dont want them to be misused, and I don't want to post mediocre images either, because they are mediocre. I don't post much on facebook either, but that's me.

 

[Besisika]

Another point is that reviews such as TDP and Dustin Abbots are better than what I would do. Trying to make similar quality opinions and views would take great effort.

I agree, Dustin's review are much appreciated. I saw on YouTube one about his son and the 80D DPAF and it is amazing. I am wondering why he didn't post it on this forum.

As far as quality goes, "the truth is in the eyes of the beholder". Who knows may be yours is actually better.
My suggestion is, when it has technical flaws, don't say it is perfect, because that's when people may jump on you (including myself). Just don't comment on its technicality, simply let people judge.

 

[The Supplanter]

It's possible that with the huge number of photo sharing sites now available, people who want to share their pictures just have better options to choose from. I'm drawn to this site for the rumors, gear debates and entertainment value. I've never seen the appeal of posting pictures on a site like this. I share my pictures with clients, family and friends. But that may just be me.

+1
You took the words out of my fingers.

 

[Larsskv]

Another point is that reviews such as TDP and Dustin Abbots are better than what I would do. Trying to make similar quality opinions and views would take great effort.

As far as quality goes, "the truth is in the eyes of the beholder". Who knows may be yours is actually better.
My suggestion is, when it has technical flaws, don't say it is perfect, because that's when people may jump on you (including myself). Just don't comment on its technicality, simply let people judge.

Absolutely. I try to comment on specific qualities or issues that I notice with lenses and cameras, when they are topic. Trying to cover everything worth noting about a camera or lens in a sensible way, is a task for the more professional reviewers.

 

[geekpower]

posts from people with a wide range of skill would actually be very helpful for readers trying to get a feel for what different lenses can do, and what character they impart. when only looking at very well composed and processed images, it's easy to see those things first... for that reason, i think it is particularly unfortunate that people receive harsh criticism in the lens galleries, as that surely discourages amateurs from posting.

 

[Kwwund]

I don't post photos because I'm terrified of the criticism. This forum doesn't pull any punches.

Anyway, I can't afford any of the excellent equipment debated on these pages and can't really tell the difference between the photos taken with equipment that is great and that which is merely good.

I'm happy to live vicariously through the observations of others.

 

[Ozarker]

To be honest I saw a lot of low punches recently in the 135 L thread.
Kind of discouring me to share what I hold precious

It is a gem of a lens isn't it? I'll never sell mine. The photo I use for my avatar was taken with it. Wonderful lens.

I guess if the fringing could be fixed on a new version I might bite, but probably not. A new version would probably be much more expensive.

I consider the 135 f/2L my smartest ever lens purchase.

I'd like to have the 35mm II, but I can't justify it for myself. That, and I have no money left.

I don't post many photos because I am just not that good... yet.

I used to watermark, but decided that nobody is going to steal my photos and the watermark is just silly for an amateur. Lots of people put their name and the word photography after it as though they are in business when they are not. I just find it odd.

At the resolution allowed here who's going to steal a photo anyway? How would that hurt me? I'm just a hobbyist.

I'm enthusiastic about any lens f/2.8 or wider. I use reviews and advice here to make purchase decisions. I've not gone wrong yet based on advice on Canon Rumors.